Spring on my Kitchen Counter

In spite of the mild winter we have had, I was very happy to turn the calendar. 

As has been noted by others, spring seems to have sprung a little early 

and now that March is here 

it just all makes more sense to see life bursting out of the dead . . . 

leaves and buds and blossoms reminding us of the birth of another season.

 (And on this day, the birth of our youngest)

About a week and a half ago I took some cuttings off a mini rhododendron

 and put them in a jug of water on my counter. 

It wasn't until a week later, I suddenly noticed there were buds!

 I went out to check on the bush outside, questioning if they had been there all along. 

No buds outside.

So, here on my kitchen counter these few sprigs of green 

continued to grow and surprise me with renewed anticipation.
It's just one of those small delights.